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How to Make Buttermilk

Ever wondered how to make buttermilk? When you need a substitute, you can quickly make your own with these tips!
Prep Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Other
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Stir milk and lemon juice together until combined.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes before using in a recipe.

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Notes

If you don't have lemon juice, you can also use the same amount (1 tbsp for every cup of milk) of white vinegar OR cream of tartar.
You can store your buttermilk substitute in the fridge in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, for 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 322mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 276mg